Juan de Valdés Leal

Juan de Valdés Leal was a 17th-century Spanish painter and muralist, renowned for his Baroque style. He specialized in religious art, often depicting dramatic scenes with vivid detail and emotional intensity. Leal worked mainly in Seville, creating powerful paintings and elaborate altarpieces for churches. His work is recognized for its expressive use of light and shadow, as well as themes exploring mortality and the divine. He played a key role in the artistic development of Seville during the Baroque period and left behind a legacy of impactful religious art.